Operational and Strategic Lessons of the War in Afghanistan, 1979-90

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Focusing on operational and strategic lessons from the Afghan war, this study highlights significant insights relevant to both military conflicts and Soviet military developments of the 1980s and 1990s. It emphasizes the need for reforms to maintain democratic civilian control over the military and warns analysts about the ongoing nature of local wars in the Third World. By examining this unique conflict, the book reveals important implications for understanding contemporary and future warfare, encouraging readers to grasp its deeper meanings.